Kapoklog container sea shipping knowledge What Are Dangerous Goods?

Kapoklog container sea shipping knowledge What Are Dangerous Goods?

What Are Dangerous Goods?

The IATA and IMO have classified dangerous goods into nine classes based on their physical and chemical properties and potential hazards during transport. These classes are:

 

Class 1 - Explosives: This class includes substances and articles that can cause an explosion or a severe projection hazard. Examples include fireworks, ammunition, and blasting agents.

 

Class 2 - Gases: This class includes compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases that can ignite, asphyxiate, or cause toxicity. Examples include propane, butane, and acetylene.

 

Class 3 - Flammable liquids: This class includes liquids with a flashpoint below 60°C that can easily ignite and cause fires. Examples include gasoline, diesel, and alcohol.

 

Class 4 - Flammable solids: This class includes solids that can ignite or cause a fire through friction, heat, or contact with water. Examples include matches, magnesium, and sulfur.

 

Class 5 - Oxidizing substances: This class includes substances that can promote or sustain combustion and increase the intensity of fires. Examples include hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, and sodium chlorate.

 

Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances: This class includes substances that can cause harm or death to living organisms, including humans. Examples include pesticides, certain chemicals, and medical waste.

 

Class 7 - Radioactive materials: This class includes materials that emit ionizing radiation and can cause harm to living organisms, including humans. Examples include uranium, plutonium, and radioactive isotopes used in medical and industrial applications.

 

Class 8 - Corrosive substances: This class includes substances that can cause damage to living tissue or materials through chemical reactions. Examples include acids, alkalis, and battery acids.

 

Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous goods: This class includes substances and articles that do not fit into any of the above classes but still pose a risk during transport. Examples include lithium batteries, dry ice, and asbestos.

 

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